I believe there are a lot of homeless that don’t want to be in a controlled space as they fear for their safety and possible theft of their belongings. The city is wasting tax payers dollars on this foolish attempt to house those that don’t want to be constrained by laws.
As I observe the homeless in the NW area, I see many people that are clearly drug addicted and/or mentally ill - not sure how they find their way into an overnight shelter. I also see those in tents with many, many possessions - are they supposed to check their stuff in at entry, haul it all away in the morning, rinse and repeat every day? I guess time will tell if this plan has any impact.
Until anti-camping laws are enforced, the situation on the streets will not improve. Our DSA-controlled city and county governments, the ACLU and the Homeless Industrial Complex are loathe to enforce any laws restricting the “rights” of addicts, the mentally ill or criminals vis a vis the law-abiding public.
Maybe they should try a nice sandwich board like they have outside the Moore St shelter, inviting people in. (This is sarcasm FYI).
What's funny is that when I report issues to the city around the Moore shelter they have responded with- hopefully opening the NW shelter will take the pressure off the Moore shelter. If that's the intent why open any shelters? Hoping one will absorb some of the issues you're having- sounds like a solid thought out plan.
I believe there are a lot of homeless that don’t want to be in a controlled space as they fear for their safety and possible theft of their belongings. The city is wasting tax payers dollars on this foolish attempt to house those that don’t want to be constrained by laws.
The city refuses to acknowledge their audience living on our sidewalks. They don't want shelter or services, they want drugs.
As I observe the homeless in the NW area, I see many people that are clearly drug addicted and/or mentally ill - not sure how they find their way into an overnight shelter. I also see those in tents with many, many possessions - are they supposed to check their stuff in at entry, haul it all away in the morning, rinse and repeat every day? I guess time will tell if this plan has any impact.
Until anti-camping laws are enforced, the situation on the streets will not improve. Our DSA-controlled city and county governments, the ACLU and the Homeless Industrial Complex are loathe to enforce any laws restricting the “rights” of addicts, the mentally ill or criminals vis a vis the law-abiding public.
Maybe they should try a nice sandwich board like they have outside the Moore St shelter, inviting people in. (This is sarcasm FYI).
What's funny is that when I report issues to the city around the Moore shelter they have responded with- hopefully opening the NW shelter will take the pressure off the Moore shelter. If that's the intent why open any shelters? Hoping one will absorb some of the issues you're having- sounds like a solid thought out plan.